Short-haired reed grass 1.5L

Short-haired reed grass – elegant ornamental grass

Short-haired reed grass (Calamagrostis brachytricha), also known as Chinese reed warbler, is an extremely attractive ornamental grass with a delicate habit and decorative inflorescences. Thanks to its subtlety, lightness and versatility, it is perfect for both naturalistic gardens and more formal arrangements. Its fluffy, silvery-pink inflorescences illuminate the garden space and give it elegance.

Main characteristics of the short-haired reed warbler

List

• Colour: Intensely green in spring and summer, in autumn they turn golden yellow.
• Shape: Narrow, arched, overhanging, forming dense clumps.
• Seasonality: They maintain decorativeness throughout the season, until winter.

Inflorescences

• Colour: Initially, they are silvery-pink, later they take on beige shades.
• Shape: Fluffy, fluffy panicles hovering high above the leaves.
• Flowering: From August to October, adding lightness and elegance to the garden.

Cut

• Form: A dense, semicircular clump with erect flower stems.
• Height: It reaches about 60–90 cm with leaves, and even 100–120 cm with inflorescences.

Cultivation requirements of the short-haired reed warbler

Location and soil

• Position: It prefers sunny or semi-shaded places. It blooms more profusely in sunny positions.
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained, moderately moist. It also tolerates weaker soils, but grows best in nutrient-rich soil.

Watering and fertilizing

• Watering: It requires regular watering during drought, especially in the first years after planting.
• Fertilization: In spring, it is worth using a compound or organic fertilizer to ensure lush growth and abundant flowering.

Care

• Trimming: In early spring (March/April), cut last year's leaves and flower shoots to a height of 10–15 cm above the ground.
• Wintering: The short-haired reed warbler is fully frost-hardy (zone 5–9) and does not require additional protection for the winter.

Application of the short-haired reed warbler

Beds and group plantings

• Perennial beds: It goes well with flowering plants such as rudbeckias, coneflowers, asters or sages.
• Group plantings: In larger groups, it creates effective, fluffy spots that enliven the space.

Solitary

• It is perfect as a central accent in the garden, especially when surrounded by low perennials.

Edging and planting near water

• Ideal for planting the edges of ponds, where its light habit adds natural charm to the space.

Winter decoration

• Dried inflorescences and leaves persist in winter, giving the garden structure and an interesting look.

Why choose a short-haired reed warbler?

• Showy inflorescences: Fluffy, silvery-pink panicles light up the garden from late summer to autumn.
• Universality: It fits perfectly into both naturalistic and formal gardens.
• Easy care: It is an undemanding plant, ideal for beginner gardeners.
• Year-round decorativeness: It remains attractive from spring to winter, thanks to its leaves and persistent inflorescences.

Product Specifications

• Flower pot: 1.5 liters
• Age: 2 years old
  
• Frost resistance: Yes